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9

Getting Started

SOLIX Series Cont.

HELIX Series Cont.

If the procedure failed:

 If the Heading digital readout is 

significantly different than the COG, the Heading Sensor 
might be installed in a location with too much magnetic 
interference. Check the installation location and possible 
magnetic disturbances in the area.

heading  

(heading 

sensor 

required)

course 

(GPS 

required)

Confirming the Heading Digital Readout (Chart View)

heading  

(heading 

sensor 

required)

course 

(GPS 

required)

Confirming the Heading Digital Readout (Sonar View)

8. Navigate the boat in a straight line, in calm, open water 

at 4.5 mph. Compare the Heading digital readout on the 
screen with the Course (COG) digital readout. The readouts 
should be within approximately 5° of each other.

Adjust: 

To adjust the zero point of the Heading Sensor, 

select Main Menu > Navigation tab > Heading Offset. 
Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting.

If the procedure failed: 

If the Heading digital readout is 

significantly different than the COG, the Heading Sensor 
might be installed in a location with too much magnetic 
interference. Check the installation location and possible 
magnetic disturbances in the area.

heading  

(heading 

sensor 

required)

course 

(GPS 

required)

Confirming the Heading Digital Readout (Chart View)

heading  

(heading 

sensor 

required)

course 

(GPS 

required)

Confirming the Heading Digital Readout (Sonar View)

Summary of Contents for AS GPS HS

Page 1: ...Operations Guide 532730 1EN_A GPS Receiver and Heading Sensor...

Page 2: ...rly identify those features Please read the manual carefully in order to understand the full capabilities of your model NOTE The illustrations in this manual may not look the same as your product but...

Page 3: ...ducts in accordance with the WEEE Directive It is our goal to comply in the collection treatment recovery and environmentally sound disposal of those products however theserequirementsdovarywithinEuro...

Page 4: ...13 Tips for Using the On Screen Keyboard SOLIX only 14 Change the User Mode 15 Close a Menu 15 Views 16 Bird s Eye View HELIX only 16 Chart View 17 Combo View 18 View Orientation 19 Introduction to Na...

Page 5: ...as included with your control head or you can download these manuals from our Web site at humminbird com How GPS and Trackplotting Work Your Humminbird uses GPS to determine your position and display...

Page 6: ...variations in the earth s magnetic field around the globe Nautical charts will often provide the magnetic declination or magnetic variation for a local area so that you can confirm that Magnetic North...

Page 7: ...ected but it doesn t have a GPS fix This feature will vary with the type of icon represented 4 If the sensors are active your system is ready for use on the water To review satellites and signal stren...

Page 8: ...A Output If the menu option is not shown under the Setup tab make sure the User Mode is set to Advanced Setup tab User Mode Advanced 3 Confirm the Heading Sensor Operation Heading Sensors only AS GPS...

Page 9: ...4 5 mph Compare the Heading digital readout on the screen with the Course COG digital readout The readouts should be within approximately 5 of each other Adjust To adjust the zero point of the Headin...

Page 10: ...y 2 Tap Settings OR Use the Joystick to select Settings Press the ENTER key Select Setting Navigation Main Menu Additional Keypad Option With a view displayed on screen press the MENU key twice or pre...

Page 11: ...determined by which pane is selected See Views for more information 1 With a Multi Pane View displayed on screen tap a pane OR Press the PANE key to select a pane 2 Tap the pane name in the status bar...

Page 12: ...l Navigation Main Menu OR Tap to Select Select Open Use the Cursor Control key to select a menu in the Main Menu or X Press Menu Select a Tab Main Menu 1 Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys Select a M...

Page 13: ...ap Press On Off Button Touch Screen Keypad Tap Press Slider Touch Screen Keypad Press and hold or slide Press and hold Turn OR Pick List or Check Box Touch Screen Keypad Tap Press You can also use the...

Page 14: ...e network edit your navigation data and more arrows move the cursor right or left uppercase deletes all text changes the keyboard language space bar numbers and symbols saves changed uppercase starts...

Page 15: ...m User Mode indicate that the menu system User Mode must be set to Angler for the selected menu to be shown If you do not see the menu in the system change the User Mode to Angler Change the User Mode...

Page 16: ...wnload these manuals from our Web site at humminbird com Bird s Eye View HELIX Series only Bird s Eye View shows a 3 D perspective view of the track from a point above and behind the boat the eye poin...

Page 17: ...move the grid around on the display in the direction of the key being pressed When you do this a cursor is drawn at the center of the screen Chart View with Active Cursor SOLIX depth course over grou...

Page 18: ...t View on one side and Sonar View on the other side of the screen Combo View SOLIX depth speed of boat course over ground sonar window chart window track scale Combo View HELIX water surface tempetatu...

Page 19: ...chart orientation 1 With a Chart View displayed on screen tap Chart in the status bar or press the MENU key once 2 Select Chart Options Preferences Orientation 3 Select an orientation to apply to the...

Page 20: ...ws NOTE For details about chartplotters and navigation see your control head operations manual and the Waypoint Management Guide The manuals are included on the CD that was included with your control...

Page 21: ...n the status bar 2 Select Mark 3 Select Waypoint OR 1 Using the keypad press the MARK key twice 1 On the Track or Combo view press the MENU key to display the X Press Menu 2 Select Mark and press the...

Page 22: ...Lists select Waypoints Press and hold a waypoint then select Info Edit the waypoint using the options in the Waypoint Info menu To see the complete list of options to edit the waypoint select Full In...

Page 23: ...ress the MENU key once to display the Navigation X Press Menu 2 Select Go To and press the RIGHT Cursor key 3 Press the DOWN Cursor key to select a waypoint from the saved waypoints list and press the...

Page 24: ...ute 1 From the Navigation X Press Menu select Cancel Navigation and press the RIGHT Cursor key Canceling navigation removes the route and any created waypoints Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid H...

Page 25: ...ou apply a target or a grid to a new waypoint the original waypoint will lose its target or grid NOTE The spacing of the rings on the waypoint target and the spacing of the grid lines on the trolling...

Page 26: ...name style color and more from the Track Info menu 1 From the Saved Tracks submenu select Edit and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the saved tracks list 2 Select the track you want to edit and p...

Page 27: ...d hold a track 5 Select Info 6 Toggle Visibility on or off 1 From the Saved Tracks submenu select Edit and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the saved tracks list 2 Select a track and press the RI...

Page 28: ...Arrival Alarm Sets how close the boat must be to the destination waypoint before the alarm will be triggered Drift Alarm Sets how far the boat can move from its anchored position outside the drift ala...

Page 29: ...29 Navigation Alarms Chart View with Alarm Overlays Displayed SOLIX off course limits arrival circle Off Course Alarm and Arrival Circle HELIX arrival circle off course limits...

Page 30: ...corrosion from the battery terminals or wiring or actually replacing the battery if necessary Fishing System Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached A connected and functioning transducer wi...

Page 31: ...hat is too thick for proper sonar transmission the bond between the transducer and the hull is not airtight or because the transducer is dirty Check with your Installation Guide for guidance on re pos...

Page 32: ...d com Telephone 1 800 633 1468 Direct Shipping Humminbird Service Department 678 Humminbird Lane Eufaula AL 36027 USA Hours of Operation Monday Friday 8 00 a m to 4 30 p m Central Standard Time Social...

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